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When you graduated from the University of Tokyo you were so eager to start working and beginning your new life as a young adult that you delved into your job full-time. Now, after so much work without any rest, tired of living in such an overcrowded city like Tokyo, you decided to spend a few days back in the little village where you were raised. Despite now growing into a town, the village is sti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World of Monsters (TALP).

Introduction You feel your brain rattling around inside your head. Someone is shaking you. "Wake up! Wake up!" You rub your eyes and squint in the bright morning sunlight. You vaguely make out the silhouette of your next-door neighbour, Peter the pumpkin eater. "Mother Goose has been kidnapped!" That catches your attention. You spring out of bed. Mother Goose is your other next-door neighbour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Kidnapped Mother Goose? (TALP).

Introduction The stories about the Ark of the Covenant are well known, but its current location is a mystery. According to French author Louis Charpentier, the Ark was taken to the Chartres Cathedral by the Knights Templar, but no one outside the cathedral has ever seen it. There may be a good reason for this. You were raised in a small village about 100 km from Chartres Cathedral. According to lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Search for the Lost Ark.

Introduction Woe is you! You've wagged school and spent all day at the carnival and you've run out of money. You were wandering around a quiet area behind all the main rides when you came across a sign over an entrance that said 'Administration'. The sign had been crossed out and replaced with 'Troll's Cave - Admission Free'. What a great gimmick! You couldn't resist the temptation of a free ride,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from the Troll's Cave.

Introduction The weather is getting hotter and bushfire season is approaching. The animals have to stock up on food and prepare their bushfire survival plans. Every year, the animals appoint a bushfire warden. The bushfire warden has an important job to do, for he or she has to check on all the other animals and make sure that they have their bushfire survival plans in place. This year, it's Kenny… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kenny Koala's Bushfire Survival Plan (TALP).

Introduction Of all the forms of alchemy practised throughout the ages, the best known is the quest to turn base metals into gold. Of course, everyone knows this is impossible. Even so, there's a rumour that an alchemist in the forest has figured out how to do the impossible and has been building up quite a stash of the shiny yellow metal. After picking up a lead in the local tavern, you think y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemist's Gold.

Introduction Frederick H Winchester III was a rich man who lived in the city of Dunedin in New Zealand. Winchester's grandfather was an Englishman who emigrated to New Zealand in the early 1800s and became very wealthy as an importer/exporter. The grandfather's business was passed down the family line to Winchester's father, then to Winchester himself, along with the company's wealth. Winchester's… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery of Winchester High (TALP).

Introduction You wake up feeling groggy. Your head hurts. "Blimey. What happened?" You run your fingers through your hair and feel a nasty bump on the back of your head. The last thing you remember was sweeping the floor in the pub before the early morning patrons started arriving. You look around. "What the hell am I doing in the broom closet?" Goal Your first goal is to find out what you're doin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Cutter's Treasure.

Introduction There's a carnival in town and your young son has been pestering you to go. You know that if you do, you'll spend all your money on stupid frivolous things, like candy and fairy floss. The household budget can't afford that and you have a mortgage to pay off. On the flip side, if you don't go, your son will think you're the worst father in the world. So, you consult the missus. She… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Organ Grinder's Monkey.

Introduction Mr and Mrs Graham have gone out to a movie and left you to babysit their young daughter, Anna. What could be easier? Anna is in bed, so you settle down on the living room couch and fall asleep. In your sleep, you dream that Mr and Mrs Graham come home and find Anna missing. The police are called, a city-wide search is instigated and you are severely reprimanded...and rightly so. Amid … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Babysitter.

Introduction You are currently serving aboard the USS Ibis, the first of the US Navy's top-secret Puny class submarines. The Puny class is an attack submarine that packs maximum firepower into a minimum-sized hull. It relies on speed and stealth to surprise the enemy. The USS Ibis is currently on a training exercise in the North Atlantic, just off the coast of Newfoundland. You were doing some rou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submarine Sabotage.

Introduction Every year, the king holds an extravagant ball where he invites all the local dignitaries and they lavish him with gifts. The king sells some of these gifts after the ball and uses the money to fund the ball the following year. More importantly, he also gifts some of the money to enterprising craftsmen, tradesmen and other small businesses to help them establish or improve their busin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The King's Ball.

Introduction On 24 January 1848, James Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill, Coloma. When news spread, thousands flocked to the area and the great Californian gold rush began. Mining camps popped up all over the place and some of these developed into townships. When the gold rush died down, some of these towns were abandoned just as quickly as they had appeared. You're a grizzled old prospect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hangman's Gulch.

Background This game is an adaptation of the Italian adventure Alan Simmons: Bucaneer by Bonaventura Di Bello. It was originally published on the cover tape of Viking, no. 8, September 1987 for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64. It has now been translated to English and rewritten for a modern audience with the original author's permission. This new version includes many enhancements that weren't … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caribbean Treasure.

Introduction You wake suddenly. When you look out the porthole, you see that it's dark outside. It should be light. You must have overslept. Why didn't anyone wake you? Maybe they felt sorry for you after you got seasick during yesterday's storm. As you rub the sleep from your eyes and glance around the cramped crew's quarters, you realise that you're alone. Where are the guys from the day shift? … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cargo Breach.

Introduction Deep in the Carpathian Mountains, the Romanian villagers tell tales of the strigoi. The strigoi are said to be troubled spirits that have risen from the grave. They are attributed with the abilities to transform into an animal, become invisible and to gain vitality from the blood of their victims. There have been recent reports of peasant children dying mysteriously in the local villa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carpathian Vampire (TALP).

Background This game is an adaptation of the Italian adventure Dimensione Sconosciuta by Bonaventura Di Bello. This was his first game. It was originally published on the cover tape of Load'n'Run, no. 37, April 1987 for the ZX Spectrum. It was later rewritten as Amos Newton: Incubo and published on the cover tape of Explorer, no. 8, June 1987 for the Commodore 64 and MSX. It has now been transla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unknown Dimension.

Introduction For generations, your family have been the guardians of the Time Crystals of Cythii. It's a pretty cushy job. All you have to do is prevent the crystals from being stolen, but no one would be stupid enough to steal them or the stability of time would be torn to shreds. Unfortunately, the unthinkable has happened. While your parents were out doing the shopping, you were left in char… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Time Crystals of Cythii (TALP).

Introduction You were driving home from the Second National Conference on Acid Rain when you started getting tired. As it was late at night and you were in the middle of nowhere, you pulled over to the side of the road for a bit of shut-eye. When you wake up, you find that it's dark and dismal outside and raining heavily. You'd better get a move on and get the car under cover. Despite all the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Acid Rain.

Background This game is an adaptation of the Italian adventure Ken Richards: L'Ira di Anubi by Bonaventura Di Bello. It was originally published on the cover tape of Viking, no. 9, October 1987 for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64. It has now been translated to English and rewritten for a modern audience with the original author's permission. This new version includes many enhancements that were… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wrath of Anubis.

Background This game is an adaptation of the semi-graphic Italian adventure 'Murray Shannon: I Semi del Male' by Bonaventura Di Bello. It was originally written using The Quill and Illustrator and published by Edizioni Hobby S.r.l. on the cover tape of 'Viking', no. 1, January 1987 for ZX Spectrum and C64. The data was extracted from the C64 version using UnQuill, translated to English and rewri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Seeds of Evil.

Introduction In the years following the American Civil War, you lead a simple life as a cowboy. Despite the low wage, you scrimp and save and manage to buy a small ranch near Tucson, Arizona, where you live with your wife Sarah and daughter Betty. You dream of a bright future for your daughter and work hard every day to earn the money needed to provide her with a good education. Then, one day, y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild West.

Introduction You're Danny Dipstick, the sociable single. The only trouble is that all the girls hate you because you're a dork. Every Saturday night you go to the local nightclub and every time you strike out and end up going home alone. Tonight is going to be different. After picking up some advice from your neighbour, you vow that tonight is the night that you will meet a nice girl and get her … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danny Dipstick.

Introduction In the days when the Wild West was roamed by bandits and murderers, lawmen had a lot to deal with. Honest sheriffs and brave rangers tracked outlaws over wild terrain, but very often they had to stop at the Mexican border, because they had no jurisdiction in Mexico. Countless gangs of bandits used this to their advantage. They would cross the border to rob and kill in the southern s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desperados.

Introduction In the wild West, the tin star is the symbol of law and order. The men who wear the tin star are respected by the community, as they face violent and cunning criminals nearly every day. After a group of criminals kidnapped your wife and daughter and almost took your own life, you decided to join the ranks of these brave lawmen and became a sheriff in the town of Tucson, Arizona. For… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tin Star.

Introduction You were looking forward to a break from chess, and a holiday on Aunt Clarissa's farm was just what you needed. You may have been the county's youngest chess champion, but those long afternoons hanging around the Wigtown chess tables was not much fun for a ten-year-old. You would much rather be running around on your Aunt Clarissa's farm. Well, it used to be your Uncle Bill's farm, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Taste of Terror.

Coming Soon in 2026! This is the final installment in Legend Entertainment’s Spellcasting series, authored by Steve Meretzky. Spellcasting 401 is the continued story of one nerdy Ernie Eaglebeak, now in his senior year studying magic at Sorcerer University. He must overcome a fiendish curse, pass his final exams, win the hand of his lifelong crush, Lola Tigerbelly, and defeat his evil stepfather … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPELLCASTING 401: THE GRADUATION BALL.

Coming Soon in 2026! This is the final installment in Legend Entertainment’s Spellcasting series, authored by Steve Meretzky. Spellcasting 401 is the continued story of one nerdy Ernie Eaglebeak, now in his senior year studying magic at Sorcerer University. He must overcome a fiendish curse, pass his final exams, win the hand of his lifelong crush, Lola Tigerbelly, and defeat his evil stepfather … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPELLCASTING 401: THE GRADUATION BALL.

Introduction Ever since the Battle of Sekigahara and the rise of the Tokugawa shogunate, the samurai have gradually lost their military function to become courtiers, bureaucrats and administrators. This life was not for you, so you find yourself wandering from town to town looking for work where your sword skills are valued. There's always plenty of work escorting dignitaries, or seeking out weap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Samurai and the Kappa (TALP).

Background This game is an adaptation of the Italian adventure Murray Shannon: L'Orrore di Goldmine City by Bonaventura Di Bello. It was originally published on the cover tape of Explorer, no. 8, June 1987 for the Commodore 64 and MSX. It has now been translated to English and rewritten for a modern audience with the original author's permission. This new version includes many enhancements that … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horror of Goldmine City.

Background This game is an adaptation of the semi-graphic Italian adventure 'Murray Shannon: L'Orrore di Goldmine City' by Bonaventura Di Bello. It was originally written using The Quill and Illustrator and published by Edizioni Hobby S.r.l. on the cover tape of 'Explorer', no. 8, June 1987 for the Commodore 64 and MSX. The data was extracted from the C64 version using UnQuill, translated to Eng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to horror-of-goldmine-city.

Background It's 23 December 2020. It's been a really tough year for many people with bush fires, floods and other natural disasters and then the Covid-19 pandemic. Many people are doing it tough, so it's up to Santa Claus to bring a smile to their faces and make sure that all the nice children get a present on Christmas Day, even if their parents can't afford it. Today also happens to be your birt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Santa's Trainee Elf.

Background You are Rowan of Bunglewood Downs, would-be thief and seeker of magic. There's known to be a Cave of Magic deep in the forest of Bunglewood. The cave is not hard to find, but no one goes there for fear of being eaten by a troll. As no one's been there, no one knows for sure what's in the cave. It's rumoured to contain treasure, but if it contains treasure, why isn't it called The Cave o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seeker of Magic.

Background Your name is Susan. You are 14 years old and you have ambitions of becoming a witch. You have just completed two years of study at the Spooksville Academy of Witchcraft. You reckon you know all the theory and now it's time to put that theory into practice. As with all trades, you must start out as an apprentice. You've been allocated to Broomhilda, the old witch that lives in the spooky… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch's Apprentice.

Background story It's a beautiful day in the gorilla enclosure at Sydney's famous Taronga Park Zoo. There's only one problem. You're not a gorilla, you're a chimpanzee named Charlie. Some idiot zookeeper has mistaken you for a baby gorilla and put you in the wrong enclosure. It must be someone new, as the staff are normally very good. The gorilla is currently asleep. You need to find your way back… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Charlie the Chimp.

Background story One day, Igor is minding his own business in the living room of Frankenstein's castle, when the doctor comes running down the stairs from his laboratory. He is clearly excited. "Igor! I've done it! The machine is ready and there's a thunderstorm due tonight. I need fresh body parts: head, hair, eyes, ears, body, arms, hands, legs and feet. You know what to do. Bring the parts to t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Igor's Quest.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Stonewall Penitentiary is an indie murder mystery adventure that is presented in the visual style of graphic novels. It pays tribute to Agatha Christie's classic And Then There Were None and horror thrillers like Scream and Saw. Discover why you and six others were kidnapped by an unknown captor as you search an eerie prison and solve mind-bending puzzles to determine "whodunit!" Will you survive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stonewall Penitentiary.

It’s early morning. Just another day… or is it? You can’t think what’s special about today, but maybe… something? Anyway, you’re Hermes, Greek god and messenger, and today you’ve got a letter to deliver to Zeus, king of the gods. He also happens to be your dad. Sounds simple, right? What could possibly go wrong? WELCOME This is our first parser game, a collaboration between Darren (ancient, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Basilisk and the Banana (TALP).

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

73% User Score Based on 444 reviews

1 Moment Of Time: Silentville is a casual adventure with hidden objects and logical puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1 Moment Of Time: Silentville.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 915 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 3 reviews

Narrative deduction meets audio drama, from the creators of Heaven’s Vault, Overboard! and A Highland Song. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TR-49.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 62 reviews

Thaumistry: In Charm's Way is an all-new comedy text adventure from award-winning Infocom and Legend Entertainment author Bob Bates. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thaumistry: In Charm's Way.

Ranked 3rd at the Text Adventure Literacy Jam! Synopsis You are Lysidice, a young Athenian maiden prisoner of the Labyrinth. Though you are under the protection of the Minotaur, you know your luck is bound to run out. And when he shows up...So you will need to escape the maze, if you want (him) to survive... Lysidice and the Minotaur is an interactive parser, created for the Text Adventure Lite… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lysidice and the Minotaur (TALP).

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

65% User Score Based on 923 reviews

Go through the Abandoned in search of your missing twin brother If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through Abandoned.

Interactive fiction tells you the beginning of a story and then leaves it up to you to decide what your character should do next. You issue commands to your character, and the story responds by telling you what happens. This particular story takes place in the corporate office of Minimax, a struggling electronics company. Your character is a new employee who is about to be called on to explore th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cubes and Ladders.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

44% User Score Based on 104 reviews

The crew of a marooned spaceship must uncover the secrets of an unknown planet to survive. After a crash landing on the lost planet, you're left with many unanswered questions. What was the mysterious force that seems to have pulled your ship into the planet and what are its intentions? The journey to answer these questions will be challenging but you cannot give up, because if you fail the crew w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery of a Lost Planet.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

42% User Score Based on 261 reviews

AR-K is a classical point and click adventure with an updated twist. IMPORTANT:This pack includes episodes 1 and 2 of AR-K AR-K: Gone With The Sphere AR-K: The Girl Who Wasn't There Episode 3 is now available on Steam! AR-K: The Great Escape Alicia Van Volish is a former cop and current journalism student who wakes up after a one-night stand with a terrible hangover and a lot of questions: How… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AR-K.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

60% User Score Based on 77 reviews

[Media 2081599] The Fall of Lazarus is a first person exploration game set in a science fiction future. You are a crew member of the USSC Lazarus waking up from cryo sleep without memories and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall of Lazarus.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

76% User Score Based on 550 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Mirror.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

44% User Score Based on 121 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

Tartarus is an action/adventure game from first person perspective combined with text input. Developed by Abyss Gameworks and powered by Unreal Engine 4. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TARTARUS.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

85% User Score Based on 183 reviews

Your hero is Andy Freeman, a technical engineer of the Zeus-M700 spacecraft, sent on an expedition to the satellite of Jupiter to colonize it. However, what is conceived does not always go according to plan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPACE ACCIDENT.